## Policy Analysis Report: Extension of Upfront Tariff for Stevedoring and Shore Handling Operations at Kolkata Dock System
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a policy document concerning the extension of the existing upfront tariff for stevedoring and shore handling operations at the Kolkata Dock System (KDS) of Syama Prasad Mookherjee Port (SPMP). The core purpose of this action, as inferred from the text, is to avoid a vacuum in the levy of tariffs for these services due to delays in finalizing and approving revised rates. The key finding is that the Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP) has extended the validity of the existing tariff for six months beyond February 25, 2021, or until new rates are approved, whichever is earlier.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of a government policy document pertaining to the extension of upfront tariffs at the Kolkata Dock System (KDS) of Syama Prasad Mookherjee Port (SPMP). The analysis is based solely on the information contained within the provided text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is an **Amendment** to an existing policy regarding upfront tariffs.
* The original policy concerns the approved upfront tariff for stevedoring and shore handling operations at KDS, as established by Order No. TAMP802016KOPT dated January 19, 2018.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective of *this amendment* is to ensure the continued application of existing tariffs for stevedoring and shore handling operations at KDS to avoid any disruption while new rates are being finalized and approved.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* The original upfront tariff approved by TAMP (Order No. TAMP802016KOPT) had a validity period that expired on February 25, 2021.
* The rationale for this amendment, as stated in the text, is the delay in finalizing and approving new tariff rates. This delay is partially attributed to the ongoing pandemic, which has created difficulties for the trade and hindered the rate finalization process. Without this extension, there would be no valid upfront tariff in place, potentially disrupting port operations and revenue collection.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **Specific Part of Original Policy Being Changed:** This amendment addresses the expiration date of the existing upfront tariff for stevedoring and shore handling operations at KDS of SPMP, as outlined in Order No. TAMP802016KOPT.
* **New Rule/Provision:** The new provision extends the validity of the existing upfront tariff for a period of six months beyond February 25, 2021, or until new upfront tariffs are approved, whichever comes first.
* **Difference/Effect of Change:** The primary effect of this amendment is to maintain the status quo regarding tariff rates for stevedoring and shore handling operations at KDS. Without this extension, the port would be operating without a valid upfront tariff. This extension ensures continuity and avoids potential legal or operational complications.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this amendment include:
* **Stevedoring companies and shore handling operators** working at KDS of SPMP.
* **Shipping companies and importers/exporters** utilizing the services at KDS, as they are subject to these tariffs.
* **The Kolkata Dock System (KDS) of Syama Prasad Mookherjee Port (SPMP)**, as the entity responsible for collecting and managing these tariffs.
* **Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP)**, as the regulatory body overseeing tariff-related matters.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The primary responsible bodies are the Kolkata Dock System (KDS) of Syama Prasad Mookherjee Port (SPMP) for implementing the extended tariff, and the Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP) for overseeing and approving the extension.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The amendment specifies a validity period of six months from February 25, 2021, or until new rates are approved. The KDS of SPMP is expected to submit a proposal for revised tariffs, which will then be reviewed and approved by TAMP.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcome of this amendment is to:
* Ensure the continued collection of tariffs for stevedoring and shore handling operations at KDS.
* Prevent any disruption to port operations that might arise from the absence of a valid tariff.
* Provide KDS with sufficient time to finalize and obtain approval for revised tariff rates.
* Maintain financial stability and revenue generation for the port during the transition period.
**9. Conclusion:**
The amendment analyzed in this report provides a temporary extension to the existing upfront tariff for stevedoring and shore handling operations at the Kolkata Dock System of Syama Prasad Mookherjee Port. This extension is a pragmatic solution to ensure operational continuity and prevent financial instability while new tariff rates are being finalized. It is a significant action that directly impacts various stakeholders, including stevedoring companies, shipping lines, and the port authority itself.
Key Entities Referenced
Tariff Authority for Major Ports: An authority responsible for extending the validity of existing upfront tariff.
Major Port Trusts Act, 1963: The act under which the Tariff Authority for Major Ports exercises its powers.
Kolkata Dock System: A dock system (KDS) at Syama Prasad Mookherjee Port. Referred to as KDS of SPMP.
Syama Prasad Mookherjee Port: A major port, previously known as Kolkata Port Trust (KOPT), where stevedoring and shore handling operations take place.
T. S. Balasubramanian: Member Finance of Tariff Authority for Major Ports
Sunil Kumar Singh: Member Economic of Tariff Authority for Major Ports
Board of Trustees: The governing body of Kolkata Dock System (KDS) of Syama Prasad Mookherjee Port (SPMP).
New Delhi: Location of Government of India Press.
Delhi: Location of Controller of Publications.
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग III—खण् ड 4
PART III—Section 4
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 230] नई ददल्ली, िुक्रवार, िून 11, 2021/ज्य ष्े ठ 21, 1943
No. 230] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 2021/JYAISHTHA 21, 1943
महापत्तन प्रिल्ु क प्राजधकरण
अजधसचू ना
मुम् बई, 13 मई 2021
स.ं टीएएमपी/80/2016-केओपीटी.—महापत् तन ् यास अजधजनयम 1963 (1963 का 38) की धारा 48 द्वारा प्रदत् त िजतियय
का प्रयोग करते हुए महापत् तन प्रिुल् क प्राजधकरण एतद द्वारा श्यामा प्रसाद मुखिी पत्तन (एसपीएमपी) में कोलकाता गोदी प्रणाली
(केडीएस) के स्ट्टीवडोररग और तट प्रहस्ट्तन पररचालन के वततमान अपफ्रंट प्रिुल्क की वैधता का जवस्ट् तार, इसके साथ संलग्न ददिे के
अनुसार, करता है।
महापत्तन प्रिल्ु क प्राजधकरण
संख्य ा. टीएएमपी/80/2016-केओपीटी
कोलकाता पत्तन ्यास - - - दवदे क
गणपर्तू त
(i). श्री टी.एस. बालसुब्रमजनयन, सदस्ट् य (जवत् त)
(ii). श्री सुनील कुमार ससह, सदस्ट् य (दर्तथक)
ददिे
(मई, 2021 के 13 वें ददन पाररत)
3164 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
मामला श्यामा प्रसाद मुखिी पत्तन (एसपीएमपी) [पूवतवती कोलकाता पत्तन ्यास (केओपीटी)] में कोलकाता गोदी प्रणाली
(केडीएस) के स्ट्टीवडोररग और तट प्रहस्ट्तन पररचालन के वततमान अपफ्रंट प्रिुल्क की वैधता के जवस्ट् तार से संबंजधत ह।ै
2. केडीएस के स्ट्टीवडोररग और तट प्रहस्ट्तन पररचालन के वततमान अपफ्रंट प्रिुल्क इस प्राजधकरण द्वारा 19 िनवरी, 2018 के
ददिे संख्य ा टीएएमपी/80/2016-केओपीटी के द्वारा अनुमोददत दकये गए थे। उक् त ददिे भारत के रािपत्र में 26 फरवरी 2018 के
रािपत्र सं. 77 में अजधसूजचत हुद था। अपफ्रंट प्रिुल् क भारत के रािपत्र में उतिय ददिे की अजधसूचना की तारीख स े 30 ददन की
समाजि के पश्चात से प्रभावी हुए थे ।
3.1 इस पृष््भूजम में एसपीएमपी के केडीएस ने 30 अप्रैल 2021 के अपने पत्र संख्या दफन/18/बी के द्वारा जनम्नजलजखत जनवेदन
दकये ह:ैं-
(i) 19 िनवरी, 2018 के ददिे संख् या टीएएमपी/80/2016-केओपीटी के द्वारा यथा अनुमोददत एसपीएमपी जस्ट्थत
केडीएस के स्ट्टीवडोररग और तट प्रहस्ट्तन पररचालन के वततमान अपफ्रंट प्रिुल्क 25 फरवरी 2021 तक वैध थे।
(ii) चल रही वततमान महामारी की जस्ट्थजत के कारण व्यापार को अनेक करठनाईय का सामना करना पड रहा है
इसजलये अनुमोदन के जलये प्रस्ट्ताजवत की िाने वाली दर को अंजतम रूप दने े में अभी और समय अपेजित होगा।
(iii) इन पररजस्ट्थजतय म,ें प्राजधकरण से अनुरोध ह ै दक वह स्ट्टीवडोररग और तट प्रहस्ट्तन पररचालन के वततमान
अपफ्रंट प्रिुल्क की वैधता को और 6 महीने की अवजध के जलये या प्राजधकरण द्वारा अनुमोददत दकये िाने वाले
संिोजधत अपफ्रंट प्रिुल्क के कयात्वयन की तारीख तक, िो भी पहले हो, जवस्ट्तार करने का अनुमोदन संसूजचत
करने का कष्ट करे।
(iv) ्यासी मंडल ने संकल्प संख्या दर/250/केडीएस/टीएफसी/3/04/2021 के द्वारा स्ट्टीवडोररग और तट प्रहस्ट्तन
पररचालन के अपफ्रंट प्रिुल्क की वैधता को और 6 महीने की अवजध के जलये जवस्ट्तार करने का अनुमोदन दकया ह।ै
(v) चूंदक ्यासी मंडल के अनुमोदन से नई दर का प्रस्ट्ताव िीघ्र ही दकया िायेगा, इसजलये प्रस्ट्ताजवत जवस्ट्तार के दौरान
01.04.2021 से प्रभावी यथा सूचकांदकत वततमान दर में वृजि दकये िाने का प्रस्ट्ताव भी दकया िाता ह।ै
3.2 एसपीएमपी के केडीएस ने ्यासी मंडल के संकल्प की एक प्रजत भेिने के साथ साथ 25 माचत, 2021 के व्यापार पररपत्र की प्रजत
भी भेिी ह ैजिसमें 25 फरवरी 2021 से दगे 6 महीने की अवजध के जलये अथवा नई दर के अनुमोदन तक, िो भी पहले हो, प्रिुल्क में
जवस्ट्तार दकया िाना संसूजचत दकया गया ह।ै
4. एसपीएमपी के केडीएस ने बताया ह ैदक स्ट्टीवडोररग और तट प्रहस्ट्तन पररचालन के अपफ्रंट प्रिुल्क की वैधता पहले ही समाि हो
गयी है। पत्तन का कहना ह ैदक पत्तन को स्ट्टीवडोररग और तट प्रहस्ट्तन पररचालन के अपफ्रंट प्रिुल्क की समीिा के जलये प्रास्ट्ताव दायर
करने में अभी और समय लगेगा।
5.1. चूंदक, स्ट्टीवडोररग और तट प्रहस्ट्तन पररचालन के अपफ्रंट प्रिुल्क की वैधता पहले ही समाि हो गयी ह ै और एसपीएमपी के
केडीएस को अपना प्रस्ट्ताव दायर करने में लगने वाले समय को ध्यान में रखते हुए तथा एसपीएमपी द्वारा दायर दकये िाने वाले प्रस्ट्ताव
के संसाधन में लगने वाले अपेजित समय को सुजवचार में लेते हुए और एसपीएमपी के केडीएस के स्ट्टीवडोररग और तट प्रहस्ट्तन
पररचालन के अपफ्रंट प्रिुल्क की उगाही में जनवातत से बचने के जलये. एसपीएमपी के केडीएस के स्ट्टीवडोररग और तट प्रहस्ट्तन
पररचालन के वततमान अपफ्रंट प्रिुल्क की वैधता का 25 फरवरी 2021 से दगे जवस्ट्तार करना उपयुतिय पाया िाता ह।ै
5.2 उपरोतिय को दखे ते हुए, यह प्राजधकरण एसपीएमपी के केडीएस के स्ट्टीवडोररग और तट प्रहस्ट्तन पररचालन के वततमान अपफ्रंट
प्रिुल्क की वैधता में 25 फरवरी 2021 से दगे 6 महीने की अवजध के जलये अथवा एसपीएमपी द्वारा दकये िाने वाले प्रस्ट्ताव के दधार
पर स्ट्टीवडोररग और तट प्रहस्ट्तन पररचालन के नए अपफ्रंट प्रिुल्क के अनुमोदन तक, िो भी पहले हो, जवस्ट्तार करने को प्रवृत्त है, िैसा
एसपीएमपी के केडीएस ने अनुरोध दकया ह।ै
टी. एस. बालसुब्रमजनयन, सदस्ट्य (जवत्त)
[जवज्ञापन-III/4/असा./92/2021-22][भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
TARIFF AUTHORITY FOR MAJOR PORTS
NOTIFICATION
Mumbai, the 13th May, 2021
No. TAMP/80/2016-KOPT.—In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 48 of the Major Port Trusts
Act, 1963 (38 of 1963), the Tariff Authority for Major Ports hereby extends the validity of the existing upfront tariff
for stevedoring and shore handling operations at Kolkata Dock System (KDS) of Syama Prasad Mookherjee Port
(SPMP), as in the Order appended hereto.
Tariff Authority for Major Ports
No. TAMP/80/2016–KOPT
The Kolkata Port Trust --- Applicant
QUORUM:
(i). Shri. T. S. Balasubramanian, Member (Finance)
(ii). Shri. Sunil Kumar Singh, Member (Economic)
ORDER
(Passed on this 13th day of May 2021)
This case relates to the extension of the validity of the existing upfront tariff for stevedoring and shore handling
operations at Kolkata Dock System (KDS) of Syama Prasad Mookherjee Port (SPMP) [erstwhile Kolkata Port Trust
(KOPT)].
2. The existing upfront tariff for stevedoring and shore handling operations at KDS was approved by the
Authority vide its Order No. TAMP/80/2016-KOPT dated 19 January 2018. This Order was notified in the Gazette of
India on 26 February 2018 vide Gazette No. 77. The upfront tariff had come into effect after expiry of 30 days from
the date of notification of the Order in the Gazette of India.
3.1. In this backdrop, the KDS of SPMP vide its letter no. Fin/18/B dated 30 April 2021 has made the following
submissions:
(i). The upfront tariff for stevedoring and shore handling operations at KDS of SPMP as approved vide
Order no. TAMP/80/2016-KOPT dated 19 January 2018 was valid upto 25 February 2021.
(ii). Due to ongoing pandemic situation in which various difficulties are being faced by the Trade, some
more time will be required to finalise the rates to be proposed for approval.
(iii). Under the circumstances, TAMP is requested to consider and communicate approval for extension
of the validity of the upfront tariff for stevedoring and shore handling operation for a further period
of 6 months or till the effective date of implementation of the revised upfront tariff as per approval
of TAMP, whichever is earlier.
(iv). The Board of Trustees vide Resolution no. R/250/KDS/TFC/3/04/2021 has approved the extension
of validity of the upfront tariff for stevedoring and shore handling operation for a further period of 6
months.
(v). As the new rates shall be proposed soon with the approval of the Board of Trustees, the existing
rates as indexed with effect from 01.04.2021 is proposed to be enhanced during the extension
period.
3.2. The KDS of SPMP has also forwarded a copy of the Board Resolution as well as the Trade Circular dated 25
March 2021, conveying the extension of validity of tariff for a period of 6 months beyond 25 February 2021 or till
approval of new rates, whichever is earlier.
4. As brought out by KDS of SPMP, the validity of the upfront tariff for stevedoring and shore handling
operation has already expired. The Port has stated that it will take some more time for the Port to file a proposal for
review of the upfront tariff for stevedoring and shore handling operation.
5.1 Since the validity of the upfront tariff for stevedoring and shore handling operation has already expired and
considering the time required for KDS of SPMP to file its proposal and the time required for processing the proposal
to be filed by the SPMP and in order to avoid a vacuum in the levy of the upfront tariff for stevedoring and shore
handling operation of KDS of SPMP, it is felt appropriate to extend the validity of the existing upfront tariff for
stevedoring and shore handling operation of KDS at SPMP beyond 25 February 2021.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
5.2 In view of the above, this Authority is inclined to extend the validity of the existing upfront tariff for
stevedoring and shore handling operation of KDS at SPMP for a period of 6 months beyond 25 February 2021 or till
approval of new upfront tariff for stevedoring and shore handling operation based on the proposal to be filed by the
SPMP, whichever is earlier, as requested by KDS of SPMP.
T. S. BALASUBRAMANIAN, Member (Finance)
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./92/2021-22]
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